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Origin and History of DHAWAN

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2,971st

Most common surname in India

36,520

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Dhawan is a surname with roots in the Indian subcontinent. This surname likely originated in the Punjab region, where it was associated with a specific occupation or caste. The migration of people from Punjab to other parts of India, particularly during the partition of India in 1947, contributed to the spread of this surname. The Dhawan surname is now found in various parts of India and even in other countries where people of Indian origin have settled.

This Surname has Gautama, Vasishta Gotra.

Description:

Dhawan is a surname commonly found among the Punjabi community, particularly among the Khatri sub-caste. This surname is also prevalent in other communities like the Arora and Bania.

This surname is most commonly associated with the Punjabi language, spoken in India and Pakistan. Its also found among people who speak Hindi, another major language of India.

Here are few notable Indian personalities with the surname and their professions: Rajiv Dhawan, Lawyer , Vinod Dhawan, Actor , Sunil Dhawan, Cricketer , Rakesh Dhawan, Scientist , Anurag Dhawan, Filmmaker , Siddharth Dhawan, Actor , Manish Dhawan, Businessman , Avinash Dhawan, Politician , Shruti Dhawan, Singer , Amit Dhawan, Writer.

This surname is a fascinating one! Its a common name in India, and it has a few interesting variations. You could find people with the surname Dhawan, Dawan, or even Dhawan-Singh.

State-wise distribution of people with this surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Delhi

Delhi

4,634

Maharashtra

Maharashtra

389

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

173

West Bengal

West Bengal

76

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

56

Punjab

Punjab

49

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

43

Haryana

Haryana

39

Bihar

Bihar

24

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

21

Category-wise distribution of people with this surname

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Voters List

4,783

Voters List

Food Distribution Records

521

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records

251

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

2

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Investor & Taxpayer Records

1

Investor & Taxpayer Records

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